Re-Advertisement: Technical Officer, P-2, UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen, Denmark

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 105,058 USD and 142,695 USD.

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Opportunity

How can you make a difference?

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job context:

The position reports to the Supply Chain Specialist PSU P3, within the Water, Sanitation and Education Centre (WSEC) in UNICEF Supply Division and will be responsible to support Technical Review of Project Support portfolio, in support of UNICEF programmes worldwide. Project Support technical unit currently composed of one staff member at GS-5,

Project Support Unit (PSU) in WSEC is responsible for the global procurement of: Staff Security items (Armored vehicles, Flack jackets and Helmets), Transport (Vehicles, motorcycles) power generation and core relief items such as High performance tents and others with an annual throughput of $USD 80 million

Procurement Centres are responsible for supply operation including market intelligence, forecasting, procurement, delivery, innovation and analysis of product groups and procurement strategies. The technical function leads in expertise in product specification, technical evaluations, looking into international applicable standards and conformity, ensure fit for purpose, identifies global supply sources with specific focus on geographical diversity of suppliers – endeavoring to bring sourcing closer to demand, keeps abreast of industry shifts in product innovation including changes in raw materials used for PSU product range. Interacts with UN agencies and other players to gain intelligence to improve product specification in line with industry practice.

Purpose of the Job:

Supports Supply Chain Specialist in communication with counterparts in field offices and other UN organizations, establishes technical specifications, standards and guidelines for a group of commodities owned by the PSU, which are requisitioned by UNICEF programmes, or by specialized UN agencies, governments and non-governmental organizations on a procurement services basis. Identifies commodity sources and evaluates technical appropriateness of commodities with a focus on sustainable procurement. Explores markets/industry including consultation with other UN Agencies, UNGM to identify geographically diverse supplier source for PSU products.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Reviews and updates technical specifications and requirements to ensure completeness and appropriateness for review by supervisor. Advises requesting offices on technical matters relating to the commodity of specialization. Clarifies inadequate specifications with requesting office in consultation with Supply Chain Specialist, proposing substitute or alternative items as necessary.
• Conduct preliminary desk review and sample evaluation (where applicable) of all tenders in consultation with Supply Chain Specialist and completes Technical Evaluation of all tenders for final approval.
• Supports Supply Chain Specialist to collaborate with UN agencies primarily with UNHCR, UNPD and those who deal in similar product range, Country Offices and/or other agencies /stakeholders to find synergy of new supplier base, past performance, availability or use of similar products and appropriateness of products. Methodically reviews UNGM, other commercial media and global market to identify potential supplier for participation in Supply Division manages procurement/solicitations
• Under the guidance of Supply Chain Specialist collaborates with Product Innovation unit reviews existing commodity group to identify product gaps and propose improvements for disability inclusiveness. In consultation with Supply Chain Specialist investigates global markets, maintains resource files potential sources and provide updates periodically.
• Work closely with Project Support contracting team to consult on technical support required for all solicitation. Compiles and drafts, proposal on product evaluation criteria, sample requirement, Pre-delivery Inspection, while ensuring product quality.
• Screens for release all incoming pre-delivery inspection, escalating complexities and ambiguity to Supply Chain Specialist. Maintains systematic database inspection report with support of Technical Assistance for timely follow up with suppliers and Quality Assurance Centre.
• Responsible for technical screening of security items, shelters/core relief items, packing materials and items related to transportation and power generation etc., for emergency response and/or warehouse replenishment. Take lead and coordinates with supplier to gather all relevant information to propose final outcome to supervisor.
• Supports on Special PSU Projects such as Expansion of security portfolio and Health Emergency Facility etc. Consults and drafts initial technical input for such initiatives in the best interest of the organization and the project outcome including drafting both product and supplier validation criteria.
• In partnership with the Quality Assurance Center, Contracting Function and technical assistant evaluates supplier performance and acceptability and delivery record, and general information including financial, historical and managerial to inform future tender invitee list.
• In partnership with Quality Assurance Centre, Emergency Coordination Unit and Warehouse reviews PSU portfolio product lists to keep them updated while coordinating material depletion or write off where necessary. Researches, evaluates and promotes new products, and promotes development of new technologies when appropriate, to meet programme requirements especially focusing on environmental sustainability
• Reviews the range of commodities under the Project Support Unit responsibility, as well as the part of Supply Emergency List.
• Supports the Supply function with technical support in field offices by assisting in preparation of special projects that may arise. Any other unplanned objective specifically assigned as per ad-hoc necessities.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

Advanced university degree in technical field mainly in Electromechanically Engineering, or Mechanical /or Electrical Engineering or any relevant discipline. Specialist knowledge of commodity area required.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of progressive relevant professional experience, Experience in institutional procurement of security items and products related to transport and power generation. Experience in handling and managing technical portfolio and products related to security, shelters, transportation and power generation in UNICEF or other UN agencies desirable.

Other Technical Skills:

Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the field of work.

Technical and communications skills required.

Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills.

Teamwork abilities.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships.

Able to work independently and problem solving oriented.

Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core Competencies

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.